Technical choices that affect sustainability
In industrial applications, the choice of bearings can affect service life, friction and operational reliability. We help our customers select bearing solutions based on the application’s requirements and operating conditions.
Longer service life
Bearings with a longer service life need to be replaced less frequently. This reduces material consumption and the need for new components over time.
Friction and energy losses
The bearing’s properties affect friction during operation. The right bearing solution can help to limit energy losses, depending on the application and operating conditions.
Operational reliability
A bearing solution that meets the application’s requirements can contribute to reliable operation and fewer unplanned stoppages. It can also reduce the need for maintenance.
Testable performance
longer service life in a comparative test
In a separate third-party test, the D&E Bearings WB802 series demonstrated a 43 per cent longer service life than the comparison product under evaluation.
The result applies to the products in question under the specified conditions and cannot be readily extrapolated to other products or operating conditions. The outcome demonstrates the difference in service life, but does not in itself establish any reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
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Responsibility across multiple parts of the value chain
We are working across several areas of our business to use resources thoughtfully and develop long-term partnerships.
Technical advice
We help customers choose bearing solutions based on application and operating conditions, with a focus on function, service life and reliability.
Logistics and Warehousing
Through planned flows and stock management in the Nordic region, we work to ensure good availability in order to reduce the need for express deliveries.
Supplier Responsibility
We set requirements for quality, reliability and responsible business practices in our supplier relationships. Our Code of Conduct sets out the principles that guide our collaboration with our partners.
Employees and the working environment
Skills development, safety and an inclusive working environment are key aspects of our long-term responsibility.
We focus our efforts where we can make the biggest difference
We focus our efforts where we can make the biggest difference
We are constantly working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and to use resources responsibly.
Our environmental work focuses on the areas where our operations have the greatest impact and where we see opportunities to develop our working methods over time.
Transport
Packaging
Electricity consumption
Hazardous waste
Company cars
By monitoring these areas, we gain an understanding of where our operations’ environmental impact arises and where there may be scope for improvement.
Structure for a systematic approach
D&E Bearings is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
These certifications form part of the framework for our work on quality, responsibility and continuous improvement.
Our environmental policy sets out how we work to comply with applicable environmental legislation, identify environmental aspects and develop our environmental management. Our Code of Conduct sets out the ethical principles and expectations that apply to our business relationships.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001